Summary
Erhan Bakirhan is a senior systems engineer with over 8 years of hands-on experience shaping software and avionics for defense and aerospace in Turkey. He currently leads systems engineering efforts at BİTES, building time-driven simulation infrastructure and robust integrations across MQTT, DDS, and Kafka, with a strong focus on VR-based maintenance training systems. His career spans software and systems roles at IHATEK Aviation, İVME Havacılık, and Aselsan, where he progressed from internships to senior positions, gaining deep expertise in unmanned aerial systems and ground control software. He began his journey with a solid foundation in Computer Programming from Gazi University and a Computer Engineering degree from Ankara University, combining academic rigor with practical, high-stakes problem solving. Known for applying rigorous systems engineering principles to manage requirements and ensure smooth technology integration, he consistently delivers reliable, scalable solutions for complex tech-driven projects. Based in Ankara, he brings a rare combination of hands-on coding skill (C/C++) and architectural leadership to defense and aerospace programs, including next-generation simulation and VR-enabled training.
8 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Lisans Derecesi, Bilgisayar Mühendisliği, Lisans Derecesi, Bilgisayar Mühendisliği at Ankara Üniversitesi
Bilgisayar Programlama/Programcı, Genel, Bilgisayar Programlama/Programcı, Genel at Gazi Üniversitesi
Turkish, İngilizce